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beta.cnnindonesia.com
The article discusses Stradivarius violins, noting there are about 550 of the approximately 960 made still in existence. It mentions a Stradivarius sold at auction in London for 1.5 to 2.5 million USD and features Samuel Staples, a 20-year-old violinist, demonstrating a Stradivarius named Ex-Croall;McEwen.
oglioponews.it
The Shoah violin from Cremona returns to Auschwitz with Viadana’s Sanfelice and San Giovanni Bosco schools. The violin, linked to Eva Maria Levi, was recovered in Cremona and associated with Enzo Levi Segre; it was later played by Alessandra Romano to accompany the Schindler's List soundtrack as part of The Treno della Memoria route.
theclassicalreview.com
The Classical Review reports that Brinton Averil Smith will perform the Texas premiere of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Cello Concerto with the Houston Symphony, led by Kazuki Yamada, at Jones Hall. The piece had its world premiere in January 1935 by Gregor Piatigorsky with Arturo Toscanini but faded from view until now, with the revival marking the first professional performance in over 80 years and a forthcoming recording on Naxos.
lasierra.edu
La Sierra University’s Chamber Music Series will feature six acclaimed classical artists: Grace Park (violin), Jason Uyeyama (violin), Ben Ullery (viola), Franklin Shaw (viola), Robert deMaine (cello), and Ani Kalayjian (cello). They will perform Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70 and Johannes Brahms’ Sextet in G Major, Op. 36 in Hole Memorial Auditorium on Sunday, April 9 at 7 p.m.
musicinstrumentnews.co.uk
The article reports that Barnes and Mullins released Hidersine Polycarbonate bowed instrument cases for violins, violas, and cellos in finishes including brushed purple, brushed silver, and carbon fibre effect gloss. It describes various shapes such as oblong violin/viola, gourd violin/cello, and a Halfmoon 4/4 violin case, with features like detachable straps, interior fleece linings, bow holders, neck restraints, combination locks, and movable neck supports. Price points are listed as RRP £185 for several cases, £215 for oblong viola cases, and £395 for cello cases.
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports that Brompton's Fine & Rare Instruments in London announced the £528,000 sale (US $675,000) of the 1779 Ex-Ricci Storioni violin, a record for the maker. The instrument was purchased by a collector with plans to loan it to a musician and was accompanied by a 1984 letter from the late Italian virtuoso confirming it as the instrument used by him among others.